Who's At Fault In This On Mountain Collision?

"It's always important that you stay in control and always be aware of what's below you on the slopes. In this case, the accident occurred in what looks like the start of a lift line, a place where you absolutely should not be going at high speeds. If you're going a speed around a blind corner with enough speed that you won't be able to stop if something appears in front of you, then you're going too fast, plain and simple."

"Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail. You must prevent runaway equipment. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings."

A skier and a snowboarder both entered a blind corner, saw each other, and braked too late, causing a collision. Both parties were traveling too fast for the conditions and for a location that appears to be the start of a lift line. Downhill skiers have the right-of-way, but both riders share responsibility when they enter blind spots at unsafe speeds. Skiers and snowboarders must stay in control and be able to stop or avoid objects and people below them. The NSAA Skier's Responsibility Code lists specific duties including yielding to downhill traffic, stopping only where visible, preventing runaway equipment, obeying signs, and sharing contact information after collisions.

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